tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729077446599771933.post5088028386560728739..comments2019-02-01T09:16:05.491-05:00Comments on The Stewarts of Williamsport: Homer Meets MaryJerrie Stewarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673764139910779427noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729077446599771933.post-44196972958919034372014-01-07T16:48:58.871-05:002014-01-07T16:48:58.871-05:00Definitely a model mother, even though her biologi...Definitely a model mother, even though her biological mother gave her up at birth.Jerrie Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673764139910779427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729077446599771933.post-48475259538789101652014-01-07T11:09:26.232-05:002014-01-07T11:09:26.232-05:00Applause for the Gold Star motherApplause for the Gold Star motheremodina78https://www.blogger.com/profile/03841495442266277955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729077446599771933.post-10178351093936562132014-01-07T08:32:41.886-05:002014-01-07T08:32:41.886-05:00The war did offer them opportunities they might no...The war did offer them opportunities they might not have had. They returned, took care of their parents, started families, and became very productive citizens in their community. I'm proud to have known and learned from them.Jerrie Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673764139910779427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729077446599771933.post-78965117931058712622014-01-07T08:28:43.489-05:002014-01-07T08:28:43.489-05:00Thanks. I am glad we have the pictures. I didn&#...Thanks. I am glad we have the pictures. I didn't have a chance to know my grand parents. My grandmother died before I was born and my grandfather passes when I was just one. But I did have the honor of getting to know my unique uncles.Jerrie Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673764139910779427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729077446599771933.post-19426213544163928372014-01-07T04:43:55.148-05:002014-01-07T04:43:55.148-05:00I really enjoyed your post. I can't image wha...I really enjoyed your post. I can't image what it was like for them to lose their child then send three off to war It was a blessing that all three of your uncles returned from the war. Your photos are amazing. I look forward to reading more about your family.Bernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16295994004055894542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729077446599771933.post-19318983875232526562014-01-06T11:20:33.641-05:002014-01-06T11:20:33.641-05:00I grew up with hardworking West Virginians as my r...I grew up with hardworking West Virginians as my role models; especially my family and the very small, but tight-knit, black community.Jerrie Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673764139910779427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729077446599771933.post-56270884259732955052014-01-06T10:47:28.473-05:002014-01-06T10:47:28.473-05:00Amazing story! I know about that sacrifice in the ...Amazing story! I know about that sacrifice in the Military. They were some hardworking folks who had hard times and survived. I won't look at West Virginia the same!True Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13940407628932172511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729077446599771933.post-83928083081944808582014-01-06T10:30:09.312-05:002014-01-06T10:30:09.312-05:00Wonderful photos. Especially like the one at the e...Wonderful photos. Especially like the one at the end with the mountains. It's very sad that they lost their daughter like that. And the three boys, despite being "none the worse for wear" had quite the challenges while serving, none the less.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.com